Highway Design and Construction. 3 credits

Catalog description

Provides a survey of the tools, techniques, and methods used by the various civil engineering disciplines to design and construct highways. Combines lectures, individual readings, and hands-on exposure to the tools and processes used in design and construction of highways. All facets of a project are covered including planning, project management, survey and mapping, preliminary design, geotechnical, pavements, environmental, hydraulics, bridge design, PS&E design, materials, and construction. Notes: Course meets off-campus at the Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division in Sterling, VA. Offered by Civil, Environ & Infrastr Engr . Limited to two attempts.